This report summarises the findings of the external impact assessment of the Foundation's Outstanding teaching, learning and assessment (TLA) initiative which was a sector-led programme to promote and achieve outstanding TLA for all provider types.
A case study of a project that looked into the causes of low engagement and achievement in English and Maths with NEETs and disaffected learners in Greater London, and aimed to improve staff confidence and student pass rates in functional skills.
A video report exploring the effects of CPD at an adult learning centre, in association with Morley College.
A film of two OTLA London projects; one led by Redbridge Institute and the other by West Thames College on strategies for engaging learners and tutors in improving teaching, learning and assessment.
Improving teaching, learning and assessment using technology
A film of two OTLA London projects one led by Bromley College and the other by Jobwise Training demonstrating the uses of technology to improve teaching, learning and assessment.
A case study of a project for improving the quality of teaching practice through developing resources to support the delivery of English skills, with a particular focus on outcomes for learners with barriers to learning caused by personal circumstances.
The overall aim of the project was to build and implement the ‘Pathway to Excellence’, a high quality performance management framework that would drive the quality of teaching, learning and assessment across all apprenticeships to ‘outstanding’. (The framework documentation is available on the “Improving Teaching” exhibition site on the Excellence Gateway, in the resources section.)
A case study of a project that aimed to identify strategies for effectively embedding English into vocational areas of learning, with a particular focus on e-learning and digital learning approaches, through supporting teachers seeking support in this area.
This case study examines a project which aimed to create an opportunity for organisational culture change in multiple related organisations, regarding CPD for teachers of English and ESOL.
A case study of a project intended to increase learners' motivation to learn English across a large group of partner organisations, by enabling them to see the value of developing their English skills and practice.
